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The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four Result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centred TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 

Job Title:	Program Officer Pharmacy, Public-Private Mix (PO Pharmacy, PPM), TB-LON 3 Project
Department:	Prevention, Care and Treatment
Job Location:	Lagos
Reports to:	PM PPM TB-LON 3

Opening Date: 17/10/2022

Closing Date: 03/11/2022

Job Summary:

The Program Officer Pharmacy will be responsible for monitoring and reporting the effectiveness and any adverse/side effects of pharmaceutical products, as well as overseeing the logistics of medicines and commodities.  S/he will ensure the deployment of a robust logistics management information system to aid availability of medicines and commodities and prompt reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the availability of government supplied TB medicines and commodities in the private sector;
• Provide technical support to TB PPM Providers for the logistics management of anti-TB commodities in all IHVN-supported States;
• Monitor drug distribution to facilities by the third party logistics (3PL) agent;
• Build the capacity of Intermediary Organization (IO) network officers on Logistics Management Information System (LMIS);
• Conduct supportive supervision and provide on-the-job mentoring to TB PPM Providers on timely and accurate generation, collation and submission of logistics reports to ensure uninterrupted supply of drugs and commodities;
• Conduct data verification, validation and logistics data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists;
• Generate project logistics reports and tracking of project M&E indicators, including stock status, commodities storage condition, logistics activities and warehousing maintenance and other monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly and supportive supervision reports;
• Enhance collaboration between public and private TB Stakeholders by coordinating the TB state stakeholders in  logistics mentoring and supportive supervision to the supported facilities;
• Train and mentor facility Focal Persons on adherence counseling skills/techniques;

• Build capacity of facility staff to be able to detect, assess, understand, prevent and report Adverse Drug Reactions or any drug related problem, as well as proper documentation and completion of the NAFDAC ‘yellow form’ for any ADR encountered for submission to NAFDAC/ NTBLCP;
• Develop and maintain a logistics information database for all TB PPM Providers;
• Attend program review meetings for  giving and receiving feedback during network meetings on a monthly basis;
• Other duties assigned by the Regional Pharmacist and Technical Director PPM

Minimum Requirements:   

• A University degree in Pharmacy; a master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Pharmaceutical care and logistics
• Proficiency in the use and management of electronic logistics management tools and database
• Experience in TB program or related health service program implementation in Nigeria, especially in the private sector
• Experience working in large scale donor-funded projects, particularly USAID is required
• A good understanding of the National TB Program logistics management information system.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and Project Management tools.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong project management, coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Strong networking and representational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision. 
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant areas of work

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, COVID-19, cancer and other non-communicable diseases through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

To advance research on anal cancer screening research in vulnerable populations living with or at high risk of HIV in Nigeria through the IMPACT study, IHVN is seeking for qualified candidates for the following position:

Position:	IMPACT Study Physician
Job Type:	Temporary position.  This is a 2-year contract.
Job Location:	TRUST clinic, Abuja
Reporting:	Head of the Trust Clinic and the Principal Investigators of the IMPACT study

Opening Date: 29/09/2022

Closing Date: 14/10/2022

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gently communicate with vulnerable patients about the pathogenesis of human papillomavirus (HPV), the risk of contracting anal cancer, and the options for prevention and treatment discussing the procedure.
• Assess patients for anal cancer by conducting procedures of anal swabbing, digital anal rectal examination, and cytology, and high-resolution anoscopy (HRA)-directed biopsy sampling.
• Document case in logbook on RedCap including notes about the procedure and impressions.
• Communicate histological findings as well as discuss the treatment plan, implications of HSIL diagnosis and the procedure before treatment.
• Treat patients for precancerous lesions using hyfrecation/electrocautery for ablation of HSIL. Prescribe medications as indicated.
• Evaluate treatment progress, assess health and well-being of the patient, and document findings.
• Refer patients for further care for any dysplasia that cannot be addressed at the clinic level and any suspected cases of cancer.
• Encourage participants to return for annual anal cancer screening.
• Engage with the study and implementation science teams to improve the development of the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent). Post graduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health or Epidemiology is an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, and possess a current medical practicing license
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience with HIV clinical care and training.
• Previous experience in HIV-related, implementation science, or cancer research is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance in HIV clinical care and service delivery amongst vulnerable population will be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• MS office – high proficiency.
• RedCap – intermediate proficiency.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Medical/Research Laboratory experience.

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitale and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, COVID-19, cancer and other non-communicable diseases through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

To advance research on anal cancer screening research in vulnerable populations living with or at high risk of HIV in Nigeria, through the IMPACT study, IHVN is seeking for qualified candidates for the following position:

Position:	IMPACT Study Nurse
Job Type:	Temporary position.  This is a 2-year contract.
Job Location:	TRUST clinic, Abuja
Reporting:	Head of the Trust Clinic and the Principal Investigators of the IMPACT study

Opening Date: 29/09/2022

Closing Date: 14/10/2022

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gently communicate with vulnerable patients and educating them about the pathogenesis of human papillomavirus (HPV), the risk of contracting anal cancer, and the options for prevention and treatment discussing the procedure.
• Prepare all necessary materials/sample collection vials prior to anal cancer screening and treatment visit.
• Routinely take the stock level of screening reagents and consumables needed and work with site manager to update the store data page on the REDCap and procure needed materials in advance of patient visits.
• Develop positive rapport with patients by engaging in open dialogue to put them at ease during the procedure.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the study physician with the timing, screening and treatment procedures, and labelling of samples.
• Document cases in the logbook on RedCap including notes about the procedure and impressions.
• Oversee transport of biopsies and swabs to the laboratory.
• Follow up with the patient after treatment to assess health and well-being.
• Escort the client after screening to the next unit of contact.
• Engage with the study and implementation science teams to improve the development of the program.
• Participate in weekly and biweekly IMPACT Local and International meetings respectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNSc). Post graduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health or Epidemiology is an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• At least 1 year experience with HIV clinical care and training.
• Previous experience in HIV-related, implementation science, or cancer research is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance in HIV clinical care and service delivery amongst vulnerable population will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• MS office – high proficiency.
• RedCap – intermediate proficiency.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitale and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.